Pete Golding outlines Ole Miss defensive changes ahead of Vanderbilt matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding addressed his team's defensive struggles at a press conference on October 5. After a loss to Florida on September 26, Golding emphasized the need for accountability and physicality in practice. He noted that players cannot be fined for performance issues due to NCAA rules but introduced tracking for missed tackles, which totaled 62 this season. The Rebels' defense ranks low in the SEC, allowing 30.8 points per game. Ole Miss is preparing to face Vanderbilt on October 10.
- •Ole Miss faces Vanderbilt on October 10 at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN.
- •Golding highlighted 62 missed tackles contributing to defensive issues.
- •The team ranks 119th in FBS in scoring defense this season.
- •Golding increased physicality during practices following the bye week.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Golding can't fine Ole Miss players for bad defense. Here's what he did instead
"Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding has had extra time to fix the Rebels' struggling defense. Here are the changes he's made
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